From: "Dave Harnish" 
Newsgroups: misc.consumers.house
Subject: Re: citric acid crystals to clean dishwasher?
Date: Wed, 07 Apr 2004 13:02:16 GMT

We recommend citric acid for rust strain removal, and don't
sell the concentrated (expensive) version any more, since trying
'Tang'.

(I'm writing a short article on this very subject right now for the
April newsletter).

I'd be careful using citric acid on dishware, as it can attack some
finishes. Glass should be OK, though.

But this doesn't sound like a chemical problem so much as a
possible mechanical one. First make sure your water is hot
enough, and that there's enough of it filling the machine. Here
are a couple of articles to help with that:

http://www.DavesRepair.com/DRSNbackissues/drsn0104.htm

I'd also check that both (if yours uses two) spray arms' ports are
clear, and that they're rotating, especially the upper one, if
used. If you send/post your brand/model number, it'd be of help.

There are a couple of improvements that manufacturers have
made in this area recently. Whirlpool/Kaid is one of them. They've
redesigned some of their upper spray arm/supply assy's to improve
upper rack washability.

But (always) check the simple stuff first, like water temp/supply, in
the above articles.

Hope that's of some help.

God bless,

Dave Harnish
Dave's Repair Service
New Albany, PA
www.DavesRepair.com
drs@sosbbs.com
570-363-2404

I'm a 32-year pro appliance technician, and love sharing what
I've learned - in a FREE Monthly Appliance Tips Newsletter.
(Back issues now posted here too!) www.DavesRepair.com

Acts 4:12

"scullycat"  wrote in message
news:A5mbc.214$_K3.33@nwrdny01.gnilink.net...
> HI, Our dishwash is about 10 yrs. old, and now often there is hardened
> particles on the dishes, esp.in the glasses when they come out. I read in
> home maintenance for dummies to put citric acid crystals (where do you get
> those?) in the dishwasher and run it. It also said that you can also use
> Tang, which they say, is made of the stuff. Anybody know if this is a good
> way to clean a dishwasher? Thanks for your time.
>
>